ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 19 2008 - NextGen Group plc, (AIM: NGG), a provider of biomarker testing services, has announced the expansion of its protein biomarker team with the appointment of Dr. Ruth VanBogelen as Director of Biomarkers and Proteomics and Dr. M. Walid Qoronfleh as Vice President of Business Development. These appointments are part of the Group's strategy to focus resources on growing the biomarker service business to meet the needs of its customers.